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Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotichttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationWed, 01 Apr 2015 00:01:30 +0200Foods for studying studentsMatrics face many challenges during their final exams but a balanced diet is one way to make sure they perform at their best.http://www.parent24.com/Positive-Parenting/Foods-for-studying-students-20150305
Newspapers focus on matric cheats, varsity & Boko HaramToday's newspaper front pages focus on the consequences of matric cheating, the lack of university spaces and Nigeria in the aftermath of the devastating Boko Haram attack that killed over 2000 people. Watch.http://www.news24.com/Live/SouthAfrica/News/Newspapers-focus-on-matric-cheats-varsity-Boko-Haram-20150113
Teachers blamed for matric cheatingThe school that has emerged as the biggest culprit in the matric exam cheating scandal is Mpikayizekanye Secondary School in KwaMbono, near Tugela Ferry in KwaZulu-Natal.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Teachers-blamed-for-matric-cheating-20150111
Robber, rapist top prison matricsA convicted robber serving a three-year jail term and a rapist serving an eight-year sentence are the top performers among inmates writing the 2014 matric exams.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Robber-rapist-top-matrics-20150107
Prison matric pass rate up 10%The matric pass rate in the country's prisons increased by more than 10% in 2014, Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha says.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Prison-matric-pass-rate-up-10-20150107
2014 matrics received a better education than previous years - expertThe matric class of 2014 were assessed according to the Caps (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements). Since 1994, South African learners have followed four different curriculum. Education expert Peter Kriel says, thanks to Caps, the class of 2014 received a better standard of education than previous years. Watch.http://www.news24.com/Live/SouthAfrica/News/2014-matrics-received-better-education-than-previous-years-expert-20150107
It's never too late for adults to complete matric - here's howIn 2012, at 60-years-old, renowned musician Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse returned to classes to complete his matric qualifications. It's never too late for adults to complete matric, says Peter Kriel from the Independent Institute of Education. Here's how. Watch.http://www.news24.com/Live/SouthAfrica/News/Its-never-to-late-for-adults-to-complete-matric-heres-how-20150107
Beat the cheat!Tips for kids (and their parents) on avoiding resorting to cheating in exams.http://www.parent24.com/School_7-12/development_behaviour/Beat-the-cheat-20150107
Newspapers continue their matric results coverageAs Parliament's education committe launches investigations into cheating at some matric examination centres around the country, newspapers continue their coverage of the matric results. Watch.http://www.news24.com/Live/SouthAfrica/News/Newspapers-continue-their-matric-results-coverage-20150107
HEADLINES: matric investigations, Zuma & petrol priceA parliamentary committee with investigate cases of matric cheating, Zuma rallies for the ANC to take back the Western Cape and the petrol price will drop R1.27 a litre today. Watch.http://www.news24.com/Live/SouthAfrica/News/HEADLINES-matric-investigations-Zuma-petrol-price-20150107
Free State matric pass rate actually 39% - DAThe DA in the Free State says the province’s matric pass rate was actually 39%, and not 82.8% as announced by the education department, if the number of dropouts are factored in.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Free-State-matric-pass-rate-actually-39-DA-20150107
Brains better than qualifications - MotsoenengSABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng reportedly says getting a "piece of paper" when you complete matric is not enough, as you also need a brain.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Brains-better-than-qualifications-Motsoeneng-20150107
ANC in EC wants swift cheating probeThe Eastern Cape ANC has called for a speedy probe into cheating during the 2014 matric exams.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/ANC-in-EC-wants-swift-cheating-probe-20150106
Student excels after Jansen offers her a bursaryUFS vice chancellor Jonathan Jansen is beaming with pride after a poverty-stricken 2013 matric pupil he offered a bursary to excelled in her first year of university.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Student-excels-after-Jansen-offers-her-a-bursary-20150106
Matric: Eastern Cape remains worst provinceDespite a slight improvement in the Eastern Cape's 2014 matric pass rate, it remains the worst performing province, with three schools recording a zero percent pass.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Matric-Eastern-Cape-remains-worst-province-20150106
IFP urges matrics to study agricultureThe Inkatha Freedom Party says KwaZulu-Natal matriculants who achieved good results should consider studies in agriculture.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/IFP-urges-matrics-to-study-agriculture-20150106
SA learners are acquiring learning deficits early in their schooling careers - expertWe speak to education economist Nicholas Spaull about deficiencies in the education system. We speak about the idea that preparation for matric begins in grade one. Watch.http://www.news24.com/Live/SouthAfrica/News/SA-learners-are-acquiring-learning-deficits-early-in-the-schooling-careers-expert-20150106
EFF laments drop in number of matricsThe EFF has expressed concern at the drop in the number of pupils who wrote the 2014 matric examinations.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/EFF-laments-drop-in-number-of-matrics-20150106
Around half the learners enrolled in grade 1 in 2003 made it to matricWhile the country largely celebrates the 75.8% matric pass rate, the more concerning statistic is the half a million learners who dropped out of school before reaching matric. Watch.http://www.news24.com/Live/SouthAfrica/News/Only-half-the-learners-enrolled-in-grade-1-in-2003-made-it-to-matric-20150106
3 Limpopo schools score zero for matricThe Limpopo education department says at least three schools in the province obtained a zero percentage pass in the 2014 matric examinations.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/3-Limpopo-schools-score-zero-for-matric-20150106